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What’s the deal with today’s ‘economic blackout?’ Here’s what to know.
People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.”
What to know about the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout
Customers across the United States are looking to send a message Friday to companies that have rolled back their DEI initiatives in the form of a 24-hour consumer boycott, also known as the “Feb. 28 Economic Blackout.
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether retail companies and restaurants will notice any effect from the grassroots protest.
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
Friday's No-Shopping 'Economic Blackout' Is Everywhere Online — And Experts Have Thoughts
A Feb. 28 grassroots campaign is calling for a no-shopping boycott on all major retailers. Here's why (and if it will actually work).
How much of an effect could Feb. 28's one-day economic boycott have?
On what is normally a payday for many Americans, millions are being asked to spend a dime as part a nationwide boycott against major companies and banks.
Nationwide Economic Blackout Is Friday: What to Know
The boycott is being organized by the People's Union USA and targets major retailers Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
Economic Blackout Day: Why some will be boycotting major retailers Friday
A grassroots organization called The People’s Union USA is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday, which many are referring to as an “economic blackout” to protest what the group’s founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires,
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
What is an 'economic blackout'? Why people in Texas are boycotting businesses for 24 hours
In protest of the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, residents are refusing to spend money today in an ...
Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind Today’s ‘Economic Blackout’
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's Feb. 28 Economic Blackout and founder of People's Union USA?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people." ...
"This is our time": Economic blackout targets injustice
A New Yorker transplanted to the Midwest, John Schwarz, originated the People’s Union Economic Blackout set for Friday that ...
Why Consumers Are Holding an ‘Economic Blackout’ Today
U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods today—on Feb. 28—as part of a 24-hour ...
What to know about the economic blackout that boycotters are planning for Feb. 28 to protest corporate corruption
Protesters are planning an "economic blackout" for Feb. 28, and are calling for consumers to boycott major retailers for one ...